Rice Lake Go-Between User Manual

Go-Between™ Installation and Operation

Important

WARNING

5-GND3-TX2-RX

5 VDC

The Go-Between device must be correctly wired to an external power source (such as an indicator) and a serial port before it will capture data.

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Ensure the source’s serial port is configured to 9600 baud rate, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.

Installing the Go-Between

This document illustrates the Go-Between being installed on an indicator; however, virtually any device with a serial output and print data string will function with the unit.

Electric Shock Hazard Before opening the device enclosure, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the power outlet.

Using a Flash Drive

The Go-Between device captures data and stores it on a USB flash drive. Make sure the drive is formatted in the FAT file system and does not exceed 8 GB. Connect the flash drive to the Go-Between’s USB port.

Capturing Data

Once properly installed, the Go-Between device will automatically capture data when the source’s print command is executed. Make sure the source device’s print format is configured to output the data that will be captured.

Transferring Data to PC (desktop model)

Data on the Go-Between device is stored in a .txt file.

Use the following steps to transfer data to your PC:

1. On the Go-Between, press

2. Disconnect the flash drive from the Go-Betwe

3. Connect the flash drive to the PC’s USB port.

4. Navigate to the flash drive and open the .txt file to vi Microsoft Excel

or other spreadsheet software.

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Save.

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Transferring Data to PC (Industrial Enclosure)

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Notes

Note

Data on the Go-Between device is stored in a.txt file. To transfer data to your PC:

1. On the Go-Between, press

2. Disconnect the flash drive from the Go-Betwe

3. Connect the flash drive to the PC’s USB port.

4. Navigate to the flash drive and open the .txt file to view its Excel or other spreadsheet software.

Close File.

en’s USB port.

contents. It can also be imported into Microsoft

POWER

READY

• When reset switch is in the OFF position and power is connected, only LED #1 will be ON.

• When reset switch is turned from

OFF to ON, all LED’s will be on for several seconds. This is a test mode to

let you know that all LEDs are working.

• When receiving DATA, #4 and #5 LEDs will light

for a short period of time.

• When #8 LED is on, you can remove the USB drive.

• If you want to remove the USB drive before #8 LED lights, press the LED to be

Power Source Coming From Indicator

ON before removing the USB drive.

Close File button and wait for the #8

For devices that have the power source coming directly from the indicator use Table 1 and Figure 1.

Serial Output from Source Coming From Indicator Go-Between Input

TXD RXD

GND GND

+5VDC +5VDC

Table 1. Go-Between Serial Wiring with Power Coming From the Indicator

Figure 1. Wiring When Power Source is Coming From the Indicator

Note the jumper position on the Go Between CPU board.

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